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Alfonso's reign began with the death of his father, witnessed the loss of the Spanish empire and ended with civil war.

Known as Ferdinand the Catholic he would unite the peninsula with Queen Isabella and establish Spain as a world power.

American commerce had been forced to cease along the Mississippi River due to the Treaty of IIdefonso between Spain and France. Buying Louisiana provided the solution.

Short biography of Spanish Rococo and Romantic artist Francisco de Goya. His paintings and etchings provide insights of Spanish life and history.

A side trip from the Bahuichivo Station of the Chihuahua Pacific Railway takes one to the Cerocahui Valley, on the edge of the Copper Canyon, Mexico's Grand Canyon.

Bass presents a clear and concise art historical view of the Spanish court under Philip III.

Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.

The San Diego mission is located six miles from the city of San Diego on Presidio Hill and serves as an active parish church and cultural center for people of all faiths.

Alcalá de Henares is a beautiful little Spanish town, with a famous Cervantes Museum, Plaza and University focused around this classic novelist.

Tha Alcazaba is a fine Moorish fortress and palace - a miniature Alhambra. Steeped in Spain´s turbulent history, its huge ramparts tower over the old city of Malaga.

Special offers allow a stay in three spectacular historical hotels located in Santiago, Bayona and Vilalba.

Madeira fortified wine is well known for its excellence but the island's noble grapes also produce quality dinner wines, increasingly popular with connoisseurs.

Mexico doesn't immediately come to mind when listing countries with long beer histories, but think again.

While Hernán Cortés is regarded as the conqueror of the mighty Aztec Empire, former illiterate pig-farmer Francisco Pizarro is credited with wiping out the Inca Empire.

Great ideas to add international New Year's customs into your celebration; ideas from Spain, Japan, Scotland, and Venezuela are included.

Isaac Rice applied his genius to railroad litigation, chess and the development of the electric car, electric boat and submarine, building the base for General Dynamics.

Modern culture and a rising popularity of Kabblah amongst celebrities have made Kabbalah appear to be something it is not.

In the Pine Barrens of New Jersey lives a devil that for more than 250 years has terrorized the local people. Some say it is just a legend, but others disagree.

The king responsible for separating the English state from the Roman Catholic Church is shrouded in mystery. This article will debunk many popular - but wrong - legends.

Mules deserve to be remembered for the important roles they played in the history of transportation.

Napoleon Bonaparte appoints several relatives to rule various parts of Europe, strengthening the power of the French Empire.

An oasis surrounded by three major freeways, the mission is a peaceful hideaway located in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, and makes a perfect spot for a picnic lunch.

The Sea Dog, Sir Francis Drake helped defeat the Spanish Armada, but only after he sailed his ship The Golden Hind around the world stealing Spanish gold

Few travelers can visit Galicia, Catalonia, Andalucia and the far-off Canary Islands on a single trip, but any of these sights would be the highlight of a vacation.

With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.

Despite a business plan that was doomed to failure, the South Sea Company attracted hordes of investors willing to bet their savings on the company's profitability.

Some folklorists and scholars believe that Snow White was based on the life of Margarete von Waldeck, the German mistress of a Spanish prince.

Each day of the calendar year has hosted important historical events and the births, and deaths, of many famous personages. September 21st is no exception.

Steeped in the romantic history of Spain, the old Andalucian city of Malaga offers the visitor a wealth of historic buildings, elegant gardens and inviting restaurants.

The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully.

The English called them "pieces of eight" and gold "doubloons" and to this day these coins remain the archetype for treasure.

The reign of Isabella I brought about the Golden Age of Spain, discovery of the New World and the Spanish Inquisition.

The 16th-century stained-glass windows in De Sint Janskerk (St John's Church) in Gouda, South Holland are among the best post-medieval religious art in the Netherlands.

Balboa was just about to embark on a new expedition to Peru, when he was arrested and charged with treason, after which he was inconvenienced by the removal of his head.

The construction of the Panama Canal in the early 1900s was not a new idea. The conceptual history of Panama Canal construction stretches back to the 16th Century.

The General Councils of the Church arose because of doctrinal difficulties.

A short span of coastline in northern Florida plays host to both the beginning and the end for the interaction of native cultures with European arrivals.

Cacao is a product of the Americas. From the bitter drink form of Central and Southern Mexico to the sweet European take, its history is as rich as chocolate itself.

A prosperous Roman town, Herculaneum was lost in the eruption of Vesuvius in 70AD. Rediscovered in the 18th century, its excavation has been particularly challenging.

Spanish Christian music during the Renaissance. Composers Cristobal de Morales, Antonio de Cabezon and Tomas Luis de Victoria. Villancicos.

New Orleans is called the American Melting Pot. History explains it all. Each culture involved contributed to the unique cuisine that's now world famous.

Don Carlo (Don Carlos), a French and Italian opera drama by Giuseppe Verdi: opera plot summary, character list, and other Verdi opera information.

Don Carlos, Prince of Asturias and heir to King Philip II of Spain, was a fearful example of the damage wrought by inbreeding in the royal House of Habsburg.